Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Controller (ON-SITE)

Our trusted client is looking for an experienced Controller to join their team in Port Huron, Michigan, on a Contract basis. This role will lead core accounting and finance activities, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and dependable support for business decisions. The position also partners with leadership on planning, cash management, risk oversight, and financial operations across the organization.

The day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Direct accounting operations to ensure company records, balances, and financial results are complete, accurate, and timely.

• Prepare and deliver financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and management reports that support informed business decisions.

• Oversee cash flow activity, banking relationships, account administration, and fund transfers to maintain operational liquidity.

• Lead insurance administration and risk management efforts to confirm appropriate coverage remains active and aligned with business needs.

• Establish and monitor internal control practices that safeguard assets and support compliance and shareholder interests.

• Partner with internal audit, external auditors, and corporate stakeholders to coordinate reviews, resolve findings, and support reporting requirements.

• Provide financial analysis, product or operational costing insight, and other ad hoc evaluations for leadership and operations teams.

• Supervise key finance functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and the general ledger.

• Ensure tax-related data is prepared and submitted accurately for federal, state, property, use, and other applicable filings.

• Review high-value purchase requests, oversee employee benefit-related financial administration, and serve in a fiduciary capacity for the 401(k) plan.

The ideal candidate will have the following skillsets:

• Demonstrated experience leading month-end close and maintaining accurate general ledger and financial reporting processes.

• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning within a manufacturing or operational environment.

• Proven ability to manage banking relationships, cash flow, and treasury-related activities.

• Experience supporting internal controls, audit coordination, and regulatory or tax reporting requirements.

• Skilled in delivering ad hoc financial analysis and translating findings into practical business recommendations.

• Working knowledge of core accounting areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and inventory.

• Ability to work effectively with senior leadership, operations teams, auditors, and external business partners.